1976 Audi 100 vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1976 Audi 100 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1976 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Audi 100 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1958 Talbot 2500.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Audi 100. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Audi 100 | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Audi | Talbot |
Model | 100 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |